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... 9pm; the speaker towers blasting prayers in the early hours of the morning preparing everyone for the next day of fasting. While our dinners have sometimes been delayed there have never really been any issues and so it has been a great experience to see such a significant religious practice in action. After a final look around the area we gathered together and walked back to the same bus station we'd been dropped off at two days earlier. The coach trip back to Marrakech was ...

... hammers on tin as intricate metal designs were carved onto lanterns and jewelry; metalworkers cutting and welding steel, making larger furniture pieces and household items. We found our way to a traditional Moroccan apothecary where the animated pharmacist gave us a tactile tour of the many herbal remedies that Moroccans have been using for centuries, our arms being a lather of oils, ointments and balms by the end. A few of us grabbed a quick massage with argan ...

... in dirty markets, how many times eating or sleeping at bargain rates vs how many times to self-indulge, how much time learning history vs how much time attending circuses, how much time reveling in the company of others vs how much time reveling just in the company of each other. We have read the maps together, created our own itinerary, divided the tasks of booking the flights, the hotels, the trekking company, got our shots and done our shopping. We have ...

... of our first Moroccan Mint Tea. It was delicious. Not too sweet. Apparently the base is made with Chinese green tea. Just add in lots of sugar and crush fresh mint leaves, and there! The Moroccan mint tea! At 5.30pm, our tour guide met us at the courtyard. We walked around the nearby soul, but didn't stop to browse. The most interesting treat is trying of the 'prickly pears' that sea to ...

... jewelry pieces was amazing. Pasha John should have given his favorite wife one of these but alas, they were not for sale. We were all pretty tired and ready to go back to the hotel. It has been a very long day and we saw so many wonderful things in Marrakesh. However, the day isn’t over for many of us. We have one more optional tour this evening…

Why did we sign up for this tour? So tired and still so full from lunch. I ...